DFWChild calendar editor’s recommendations for the top events worth venturing out of the house with the kids.
Best for Moms & Babies 2026
Our readers’ favorite places and services for having and raising a little one in DFW
A Kid-Friendly Guide to Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Cowtown is going buck wild for more than three weeks of kid-friendly fun, live music and loads more.
6 Cinco de Mayo Festivals for Families
Celebrating Mexican heritage with piñatas, luchadores, and one special car
6 Rock Climbing Gyms in Dallas
Gather the littles for a thrilling vertical challenge at one of these indoor rock climbing gyms in Dallas-Fort Worth.
A Guide to the Dallas World Aquarium
Nestled inside the urban jungle of Dallas’ West End district is a jungle of another kind—one built to simulate Venezuela’s…
A Guide to the Fort Worth Zoo
Before you head to the Fort Worth Zoo, plan accordingly with our comprehensive guide that includes admission rates, hours, dining options and what to expect.
How to Cut Food Dyes From Your Diet
We read the labels for you and found products and brands that offer dye-free alternatives, plus natural ways to color your Easter eggs.
A Father’s Legacy Lives On
In honor of Father’s Day, our publisher Joy Niebes looks back on the life and legacy of her own father, Em Niebes.
How to Stay Friends With the Child-Free
Having kids changes everything. But staying friends with the child-free can help maintain a semblance of your life apart from being a parent.
Roller Skating for Kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to go roller skating in Dallas-Fort Worth
A Guide to Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Crawl through a log, feed the fish and scale Mount Fuji at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. This is our guide to the best family-friendly places and activities at one of North Texas’ premiere gardens.
Texas Family Getaway: San Antonio
Nestled in the Hill Country, this is a perfect place for a family getaway. If you think San Antonio is just the Alamo, get ready to expand your itinerary.
Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
We spoke with Leslie Graves, regional director of operations for Primrose Schools, about how parents can know when and if their child is ready for preschool.
How 4th Grade Teacher Angela Shortledge Spends Her Wednesday
Angela Shortledge is a wife, mother and fourth grade teacher married to Mathew. The two met when he was joining the Air Force, so…
Main Attractions
Attractions ● CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE PLANO crayolaexperience.com/plano Plano | 469/642-2901 Create melted wax spin-art and think outside the Crayon box at…
11 Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Screenings in Dallas-Fort Worth
Grab a tub of popcorn, blanket and lawn chairs for a kid-friendly outdoor movie screening with your brood this summer
Family Travel in Oklahoma
We asked our friends at Adventure Road to share their top road tripping tips for a summertime vacay through our northern neighbor.
Five Things to Do in July and August
Special Needs Sleepover Roll out your sleeping bags inside the glittery Gems and Minerals Hall or beside the towering dinosaur…
A Tuesday in the Life of Luciana Malkomes
The Brazilian-born mom of two loves life in Arlington